Winning images of our weekly contest
A timed image of the Ferris wheel moving at the Palatine Fest for the 4th of July on June 30, 2017 causing a rainbow effect on the wheel.
William A. Rosewell of Palatine
A fog settles in over the lake and two fishermen have the world to themselves early in the morning on June 10 on Channel Lake in Antioch.
Jim Huskey of Libertyville
Mama eagle keeping a eve on her 3 babies that are learning to fly but haven't left the nest yet in Batavia. I have been watching this nest for the last three seasons.
Todd A. Sherlock of Downers Grove
This photo was taken on a warm day in a family member's yard right after watering the plants. The water drops glisten in the sunlight.
Julianna Bartilotta of Carol Stream
Found this fella near the pond in my Naperville backyard. I like it because it is an interesting and artistic expression of nature up close.
Mary Kay Valvano of Naperville
Chicago Cubs outfielder Willson Contreras runs down a flyball during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee on June 13.
John Wysocki of Mount Prospect
A red-tail hawk walks on a light pole on Tuesday, June 12th.
Cindy Spudich of Lake Zurich
While picnicking at Jericho Lake Park in Montgomery, I snapped kayakers passing on the placid pond.
Al Benson of Aurora
During a recent spring trip to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, I spotted these two Painted Turtles sunning themselves along the edge of Lake Marmo.
Mike Weimer of St. Charles
I took this picture of a raven flying near a rock wall in Arches National Park about four years ago. The red rock of the park is very impressive. The chance opportunity to photograph a bird flying near the rock was a bonus.
Milton Hoskins of Hampshire
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